Indonesian police have successfully apprehended Alice Guo, a former mayor who was wanted by the Philippines for allegedly having ties to a Chinese criminal syndicate. This successful operation demonstrates the effectiveness of the Indonesian police, who have requested the Philippines for the handover of the National Narcotics Agency (BNN) fugitive.
Police Chief of Hubinter Police Inspector General Krishna Murti said that his party had not succeeded in bringing the BNN fugitive to the Philippines due to the unfinished negotiation process.
“It is also hoped that the Philippines will send the BNN’s main fugitive on behalf of Gregor Has, which is still being negotiated for the exchange,” Krishna said on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, as reported by Liputan6.
Alice Guo was arrested in Tangerang City, Banten after she was involved in an alleged money laundering case.
Furthermore, the Philippine parliament has accused Alice Guo of being a Chinese spy operating within the Philippines, adding a layer of complexity to the case.
Khrishna emphasized that the ongoing effort in assisting the pursuit of this fugitive is a testament to the strong cooperation between the Indonesian and Philippine Governments. He assured that further details of the arrest will be shared in due course.
The Philippine Justice Ministry said the arrest was verified by the Philippine immigration department and that Guo was “in the custody of Indonesian police at the Jatanras Police Headquarters.”
Alice Guo Arrested In Tangerang, Indonesia
Alice Guo was arrested on Tuesday, September 3, near midnight in Tangerang City, Indonesia.
Philippine law enforcement agencies, including the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC), jointly filed several money laundering charges against Guo and 35 others with the Department of Justice last month.
The Senate probe into his affairs began in May after authorities raided a casino in Bamban City in March, uncovering what law enforcement officials said was a scam being perpetrated from a facility built on land partially owned by the mayor.
Authorities found about 1,000 workers, including victims of human trafficking, along with luxury villas, luxury cars, and expensive cognac.
Guo, who was removed from his post as mayor of Bamban City, Tarlac Province, is alleged to have left the country in July, travelling to Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia in August using her Philippine passport.
